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Disaster relief funds support road projects in Gogebic County

This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Jessica Goska. Find the original story here. As of August 2024, six Upper Peninsula counties affected by an April 2023 flash flood event have unfunded damages totaling nearly $64 million. Baraga, Iron, Houghton, Gogebic, Marquette, and Ontonagon counties applied for Disaster …

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Copper Queen Ball supports restoration projects inside the Calumet Theatre

It takes a lot of support to operate and maintain the crown jewel of Calumet. The Calumet Theatre’s dedicated board of directors works throughout the year to keep track of restoration projects, book acts for the stage, and coordinate volunteers for events and programs. In the last couple of years, …

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Aspirus Health hosts child vaccination clinic today in Laurium

The start of the school year can be the start of a new flu season. Around the start of school medical professionals suggest parents ensure their child’s immunizations are current. The fall is a great time to update vaccination shots says Aspirus Keweenaw Pediatric Doctor James Black, because parents are …

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Calumet Volleyball Dispatches Houghton – Wednesday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… Calumet cruised past Houghton 3-0 (25-16, 25-10, 25-17). Allie Bjorn had eight kills, two aces and seven digs; Maddie Torola 10 kills and two aces; Jackie Kiilunen six kills, two aces, six digs; …

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Michigan Tech’s College of Computing adds new faculty to the team

The Michigan Technological University’s College of Computing adds new faculty members. Assistant Professor Amna Mazen and Professor of Practice Victoria Walters will join the College of Computing’s team of educators in the Department of Applied Computing. The Department of Computer Science will add four new faculty to the team. New …

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Copper Shores Outreach and Education hosts QPR training for suicide prevention

Copper Shores Outreach and Education offers a free training program to address suicide prevention. Next week Copper Shores Outreach and Education will host a free QPR training session at the Portage Lake District Library. QPR or questions Persuade, and refer, asks residents in the copper country to look out for …

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Pulled Pork Fundraiser raises equipment funds for Keweenaw County Search and Rescue

This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Jessica Potila. Find the original story here. The Keweenaw County Search and Rescue team is asking for community support as they host a pork and raffle fundraiser at Mohawk Horizons School on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The team …

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League Of Women Voters shares the non-partisan voter guide with the Copper Country

The League of Women Voters of the Copper Country announces the region’s nonpartisan voter guide has been made available to the public. During election cycles, the League of Women Voters works to inform their communities about upcoming ballot issues and share information about office candidates. The League Women Voters of …

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National Drug Take Back Day scheduled for late October

This story was produced by My UP News Anchor Rebecca Bartleme. Find the original story here. Mark your calendars and clear out your medicine cabinets. National Drug Take Back Day is later this month. The Drug Enforcement Agency says too often unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong …

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Applications closing to join the 48th Annual Poor Artists Sale

For close to fifty years the Copper Country Community Arts Council has provided space for regional artists to share their talents. In December the CCCAC will host the 48th annual Poor Artists Sale in Calumet. The program and event offer space for artists to sell handcrafted pottery and items, paintings, …

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